Milwaukee Family Events

Welcome to the MKE With Kids Events Calendar — your go-to guide for family-friendly events in the Milwaukee area. From free storytimes and hands-on workshops to can’t-miss festivals and seasonal celebrations, we round up the best local happenings for kids and families all in one place.

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  • World War 2 Days at Old Falls Village (Menomonee Falls)

    North Suburbs 2026
    Old Falls Village Historical Society N96W15791 County Line Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    World War 2 Days / June 20th to 21st, 2026 / Father’s Day Weekend When: June 20th and 21st, Preview Variety Show on Friday June 19th at 5:15 PM Where: Old Falls Village Park in Menomonee Falls Time: Saturday 10 - 5 p.m., Sunday 10 - 4 p.m. Experience World War II soldiers bringing America to […]

    Free
  • ABC Academy at MKE Central Downtown Library

    Milwaukee Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Stories and a fun letter craft help build pre-reading and fine motor skills to support early literacy. This interactive program focuses on letter recognition. Each week, learn all about a […]

    Free
  • Cows in the Courtyard

    Brookfield Public Library 1900 N Calhoun Rd, Brookfield, WI, United States

    All ages: Celebrate National Dairy Month with the cows from Cozy Nook Farm! Weather permitting.

    Free
  • Better Together: Co-Parenting Evolved Classes at Milwaukee College Prep Lola Rowe Campus

    Medical College of Wisconsin 2026

    Better Together is our revolutionary, innovative 6-week Co-Parenting class designed for parents of children no longer romantically involved to learn to successfully co-parent in a way that is healthy and productive for their children. Classes run for 6 weeks total (3 weeks in separate spaces for moms and dads and 3 weeks co-ed.) Couples with […]

    Free
  • Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Hawthorn Glen MKE 2026

    Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk.  Monday-Friday:  4-5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 3-4 p.m. Attendance is FREE!  Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]

    Free
  • Little Moon Children’s Boutique Grand Opening Party Time (Mequon)

    North Suburbs 2026
    Little Moon Children's Boutique 1505 Mequon Road, Mequon, United States

    The store will be open during usual hours (10 AM - 3 PM) but we’ll have ribbon cutting, entertainment, refreshments and giveaways from 11-1! Grab a friend, come shop, mingle, and win exciting prizes from Little Moon and Mary Meyer. ✨ Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be […]

    Free
  • Milwaukee County Outdoor Pools, Splash Pads, & Wading Pools Open! Many Locations!

    Outdoor Events & Activities 2026
    Milwaukee Metro Area Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Milwaukee Area Splash Pads & Wading Pools  (map linked here) Open June 18 to August 16 Free to the public, open daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., when the air temperature is 72 degrees or above. Plan ahead by viewing the All Pools & Splash Open Status table to ensure your desired spot is operating for the […]

    Free
  • Wonderfest, A Kidchella Experience

    Wonderfest, A Kidchella Experience
    Taste of Randolph Randolph Street - Between Peoria and Racine, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Wonderfest, a Kidchella Experience, is a joyful family festival created by Wonderlane to bring connection, creativity, and culture to families in a fresh and memorable way. The Chicago pop-up experience at Taste of Randolph will include kid-friendly activations, music, hands-on fun, photo moments, and community-centered experiences designed for both kids and parents.   Please note: […]

    Free
  • Summer Kölschtice at Foxtown Station

    Foxtown Station 6209 W Mequon Rd, Mequon, Wisconsin

    Check out Summer Kölschtice, a Summer Solstice celebration, at Foxtown Station. Enjoy a full day of cold drinks, great music, and DJ sets from some of the best names in the game. Kid Boogie Down kicks it off at 11.30am - 2.30pm with their musical experience with bubbles, fog blasts and fun visuals. Stay for […]

    Free
  • Summerfest at Henry Maier Festival Park MKE

    2026 Outdoor Festivals & Events MKE
    Henry Maier Festival Park 200 N. Harbor Drive, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Summerfest - located in downtown Milwaukee along Lake Michigan will take place over three consecutive weekends (Thursday-Saturday) from Noon to midnight, June 18-20, June 25-27, and July 2-4, 2026 at Henry Maier Festival Park. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm […]

    $33
  • Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Hawthorn Glen MKE 2026
    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk.  Monday-Friday:  4-5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 3-4 p.m. Attendance is FREE!  Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]

    Free
  • Father’s Day Free Admission for Dads at Milwaukee Public Museum, Discovery World, Milwaukee Co Zoo & Betty Brinn Children’s Museum

    Milwaukee Public Museum 2026
    Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United States +3 more

    Father’s Day is Sunday, June 21, 2026, and several of Milwaukee’s most popular family attractions are offering free admission for dads and grandpas. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

    Free
  • 2026 Summer Reading Challenge: Kick-Off Event, Performances & Workshop at Oak Creek Public Library

    Oak Creek Public LIbrary 2026

    Unearth a Story! Join Oak Creek Public Library in reading over the summer. This all-ages Summer Reading Challenge runs Saturday, June 13 – Saturday, August 15. Upon registration, participants will have their name added to the window mural overlooking Drexel Town Square. After reading for 15 days, participants will receive a prize. Prizes will be […]

    Free
  • Father’s Day at the Milwaukee Co Zoo (Dad’s Get In Free!)

    Milwaukee County Zoo 2026
    Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, United States

    Dads get in FREE! (Regular parking and attraction fees still apply.) Celebrate Dad and take him to the Zoo for a special day! All fathers receive free admission (parking and regular attraction fees still apply). Be sure to visit some of the Zoo’s animal dads like Bactrian camel Stan, De Brazza’s monkey Hugo, and all your […]

    Free – $30
  • Deer District Farmer’s Market

    Deer District Farmer’s Market

    Deer District will host a new farmer’s market this summer, opening every Sunday from June 7-Oct. 25. Managed by Lauryn Wynter Company, the market supported by Deer District BID 53 will feature more than 100 vendors each week. In addition to farmers and other food producers, offering fresh and organic meats, eggs, fruits, cheeses and […]

    Free
  • Greenfield Farmer’s Market

    Farmer’s Markets 2026

    Greenfield Farmers Market Time: 10am-2pm Address: Konkel Park 5151 W Layton Ave, Greenfield, WI 53220 Every Sunday from May-October (Closed Memorial Day Weekend) from 10AM-2PM. Our Makers Market is the first Sunday of each month. We are located at Konkel Park (5151 W. Layton Avenue) Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and […]

    Free
  • Dad’s Ride Free at The East Troy Railroad

    East Troy Electric Railroad 2026
    East Troy Railroad Museum 2002 Church St, East Troy, United States

    Take a journey back over 100 years along the 7-mile East Troy Electric Railroad! Ride one of over 15 operating historic electric trolley cars along rails dating to 1907 between East Troy and Mukwonago, Wisconsin! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website […]

    Free
  • World War 2 Days at Old Falls Village (Menomonee Falls)

    North Suburbs 2026

    World War 2 Days / June 20th to 21st, 2026 / Father’s Day Weekend When: June 20th and 21st, Preview Variety Show on Friday June 19th at 5:15 PM Where: Old Falls Village Park in Menomonee Falls Time: Saturday 10 - 5 p.m., Sunday 10 - 4 p.m. Experience World War II soldiers bringing America to […]

    Free
  • Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Hawthorn Glen MKE 2026

    Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk.  Monday-Friday:  4-5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 3-4 p.m. Attendance is FREE!  Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]

    Free
  • Wonderfest, A Kidchella Experience

    Wonderfest, A Kidchella Experience
    Taste of Randolph Randolph Street - Between Peoria and Racine, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Wonderfest, a Kidchella Experience, is a joyful family festival created by Wonderlane to bring connection, creativity, and culture to families in a fresh and memorable way. The Chicago pop-up experience […]

    Free
  • Dads Sling FREE on Father’s Day at Slingshot Bar

    Slingshot Bar 6325 W National Ave, West Allis, United States

    Bring dad to Slingshot Bar on Father's Day, June 21 and he'll sling for FREE in our jungle junkyard range. ($25 value) While you’re at Slingshot Bar, snag a photo with the Milwaukee Brewers City Connect WISCO mural painted on the west outside wall.  

  • Father’s Day Free Slinging at Sling Shot Bar (West Allis)

    Family Fun
    Slingshot Bar 6325 W National Ave, West Allis, United States

    On Sunday, June 21st, we celebrate dads with FREE Slinging on Father’s Day, Noon-7pm. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

    Free
  • Air City 360 Father’s Day Event (New Berlin)

    West Suburbs 2026
    AirCity360 5320 S Moorland Rd, New Berlin, United States

    Air City 360 is hosting our first Father's Day Event on June 21, 2026 from 1pm - 4pm.   Celebrate this family day with Outdoor Activities, Trivia, Great Food, Half Off Beer and Family Crafts.   Tickets are on sale now!    Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may […]

    Free – $19.99
  • Games on Sundays at Tippecanoe Library

    Milwaukee Public Library 2026
    Tippecanoe Library 3912 S. Howell Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Looking for something to do on a Sunday afternoon? Come to the Tippecanoe Branch and find a game to play! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

    Free
  • Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Hawthorn Glen MKE 2026

    Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk.  Monday-Friday:  4-5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 3-4 p.m. Attendance is FREE!  Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]

    Free
  • Summer Playgrounds – Milwaukee Recreations

    Milwaukee Recreation will provide enrichment activities, play opportunities, and free meals at playground sites across the city beginning June 22, 2026 (for kids ages 6-17). Due to federal regulations, all provided meals are served seated and must be consumed by youth at the playground. All playgrounds are operated as a “free drop-in” program. Though locations are […]

  • Community Science: Butterflies

    Community Science: Butterflies

    Join our team and fellow insect enthusiasts for a hands-on field survey! Learn all about Wisconsin’s native butterflies and other Lepidoptera species while helping scout them and collect data. Participants can earn eligible volunteer hours while learning, exploring, and contributing to state conservation efforts. No experience is needed.

    Free
  • 2026 Summer Reading Challenge: Kick-Off Event, Performances & Workshop at Oak Creek Public Library

    Oak Creek Public LIbrary 2026

    Unearth a Story! Join Oak Creek Public Library in reading over the summer. This all-ages Summer Reading Challenge runs Saturday, June 13 – Saturday, August 15. Upon registration, participants will have their name added to the window mural overlooking Drexel Town Square. After reading for 15 days, participants will receive a prize. Prizes will be […]

    Free
  • Milwaukee County Outdoor Pools, Splash Pads, & Wading Pools Open! Many Locations!

    Outdoor Events & Activities 2026
    Milwaukee Metro Area Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Milwaukee Area Splash Pads & Wading Pools  (map linked here) Open June 18 to August 16 Free to the public, open daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., when the air temperature is 72 degrees or above. Plan ahead by viewing the All Pools & Splash Open Status table to ensure your desired spot is operating for the […]

    Free
  • Summer Kick-Off: Grilled Cheese and Great Reads at Good Hope Library MKE

    Milwaukee Public Library 2026
    Milwaukee Public Library - Good Hope Branch 7715 W. Good Hope Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Monday, June 22, 12:30-3 pm Good Hope is a place to read, learn and connect this summer. 12:30-1:30 pm — Meet Milwaukee treasure, Kevin Nichols, and his horse, Nikki and learn about Black Cowboys and Buffalo Soldiers. Find your next great read, enjoy a grilled cheese, and sign up for the Summer Reading Program. Please […]

    Free
  • STEAM Lab: Pasta Paleontology

    Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United States

    Come join us as we create dinosaur skeletons using pasta for our Pasta Paleontology STEAM Lab.   This program is for those in grades 1-2 and will take place in the Story Time Room. Registration is required. Find out more by visiting oakcreeklibrary.org/events or over the phone by calling 414-766-7900.

    Free
  • Big Summer Series: Archeologist Abby

    Menomonee Falls Public Library W156N8436 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    Grab your explorer’s hat and join Abby the Archeologist on a storytelling journey around the world! Young adventurers will help piece together clues while learning...

  • STEAM Lab: Recyclosaurus

    Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United States

    Work together in groups to make a recycled dinosaur. We will display your masterpiece in the library after the program ends.   This program is for those in grades 3-6 and will take place in the Story Time Room. Registration is required. Find out more by visiting oakcreeklibrary.org/events or over the phone by calling 414-766-7900

    Free
  • Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Hawthorn Glen MKE 2026

    Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk.  Monday-Friday:  4-5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 3-4 p.m. Attendance is FREE!  Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]

    Free
  • Magician Matthew Teague

    Cudahy Family Library 3500 Library Dr, Cudahy, WI, United States

    Enjoy a magic show for all ages!

    Free
  • Summer Playgrounds – Milwaukee Recreations

    Milwaukee Recreation will provide enrichment activities, play opportunities, and free meals at playground sites across the city beginning June 22, 2026 (for kids ages 6-17). Due to federal regulations, all provided meals are served seated and must be consumed by youth at the playground. All playgrounds are operated as a “free drop-in” program. Though locations are […]

  • Baby Story Time

    Baby Story Time

    This 15-20 minute Story Time is geared toward children ages birth to 24 months, with an adult (siblings welcome). Come enjoy short stories, songs, and lapsit rhymes that foster early […]

    Free
  • Outdoor Storytime

    Menomonee Falls Public Library W156N8436 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    Bring your chairs or blankets for storytime at Library Park! Best suited for kids ages 2 – 5.

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